Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Dec 1, 2020

Dennis Theaker, 74, a retired electrician formerly of Mansfield died December 1, 2020 as a result of a brief illness in Columbus, Ohio. Dennis loved traveling with his family on Holden Beach, N.C. He enjoyed cards, especially Euchre Club as well as tending to his beautiful flowers and plants at their villa in Powell.

A graveside service...

Dec 1, 2020

Richard Schlarb, 88, of Newcomerstown passed away at Oak Pointe Nursing Home in Baltic on Tuesday December 1, 2020.

He was born in Newcomerstown on July 16, 1932 to the late Clarence and Clara (Brown) Schlarb.  Richard served in the U.S. Army overseas during the Korean Conflict.

Richard was a very active lifelong member of...

Nov 30, 2020

Amie J. Bisel, 46, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Health Care of Coshocton on Monday November 30, 2020.

Amie was born in Wooster, Ohio on September 3, 1974 to Bruce and Beverly J. (Collins) Albertson.

She enjoyed coaching softball, spending time with her friends and family, and raising her miniature donkeys and goats.

Nov 30, 2020

Leslie “Del” Meddings, 72, of Coshocton passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville.  He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on February 18, 1948 to the late Orlena “Rose” (Hedge) Walters and Delbert L. Meddings Sr.

Del graduated from Coco Beach High School in Florida and served in the United States Army.  After the...

Nov 29, 2020

Garth M. “Mike” Egli Sr., 73, of Coshocton, formerly of Sebring, Ohio, passed away at his home in Coshocton with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Mike was born in Alliance, Ohio on September 5, 1947 to the late Wilford “Bill” and Shirley (Sadler) Egli.

He graduated from Marlington High...

Nov 28, 2020

Sarah C. Fleming, 87, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Altercare Nursing and Rehabilitation in Coshocton.  She was born Fairfield, Ohio on September 13, 1933 to the late Joseph and Bessie (Douglas) Swails.

Sarah worked a Pretty Products and the Roscoe Village Inn before retiring. She loved doing puzzles, watching movies and collecting carousel...

Nov 26, 2020

Uriah Martin Hostetler, age 85, passed away on November 26, 2020 at Lafayette Pointe. He was born on August 13, 1935 in Ayshire, Iowa to the late Noah and Pearl (Stephen) Hostetler. He is a United States Navy Veteran. On October 21, 1960, he married Dorothy (Tielbur) Hostetler, who survives. He worked as a truck driver for nearly 30...

Nov 25, 2020

Laura Sue Robson Copenhaver, age 87, of Tuscaloosa, died November 25, 2020 at Barfield Health Care in Guntersville, AL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Copenhaver, parents, H.E. & Laura Robson, sisters Patricia McDonald, and Jackie Robson.

She is survived by her daughters, Leslie Magness (Rich) of Orlando, FL, and Patty Ryan...

Nov 25, 2020

Barbara L. Smith, 78, of Andover formerly of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula, Ohio.  She was born in Coshocton on March 19, 1942 to the late John and Mildred (Dickerson) Smith.

Barbara was a graduate of Coshocton High School and worked for many years at Gross Discount and...

Nov 24, 2020

Judith “Judy” Meddings, 74, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on January 30, 1946 to the late Milton and Audrey (Corder) Florence.

Judy was a 1964 graduate of Coshocton High School and worked for Novelty Advertising for more than 30 years before retiring. She...

Nov 22, 2020

Paulette “Paula” Eick, 66, of Fresno passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born in Millersburg, Ohio on December 8, 1953 to the late Robert and Mary (Treece) Gray.

Paula graduated from West Holmes High School and received her LPN from the Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. Along with the hospital...

Nov 21, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Jo Bosson, of Coshocton, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 9, 1964 to Edith (Fisher) Welker and Robert Carson. On November 30, 1984, she married Earl Bosson. Together they have owned and operated Earl’s Dari Drive-In for almost 30 years. The Dari has been a...

Nov 20, 2020

Nancy Lee Powell, age 81, of Stone Creek passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, the Resurrected King, on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Union Hospital.

She was born in Newcomerstown on May 29, 1939, to the late Dale and Viola Adams. She was a graduate of West Lafayette High School where she...

Nov 20, 2020

Mother LaVona Berry was born October 12, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents were the Reverend Hugley Brown (deceased) and Mrs. Bessie Mae Brown (deceased) and from this union two children were born, Sylvia (deceased) and LaVona.

Upon the passing of Sr. Mtr. Bessie Wynn’s first husband she later married Pres. Elder Joseph Wynn Sr. (deceased) and...

Nov 18, 2020

Donna M. Lahna passed away peacefully at home the way she lived her long joy filled life of 96 years, surrounded by her loving children, after several years of declining health issues.

Born August 13, 1924 in Tyndall, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Oneda (DeCoursey) Wilden.

On January 22, 1946,...

Nov 16, 2020

Gregory A. “Greg” Mast, 66, of Fresno passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020.

Greg was born in Coshocton on September 1, 1954, to the late Henry and Helen E. (McClure) Mast.  He graduated from Ridgewood High School and went right to work at Jones Metal where he has worked for 48 years; Greg was currently the...

Nov 14, 2020

Judith “Judy” Saylor, 73, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 21, 1947 to the late Fredrick C. and Ruby K. (Lutz) Swope.

Judy graduated from Jefferson High School in 1965. She worked as a lab tech at Edmonts for 25 years. She...

Nov 10, 2020

Charles Russell Bridges, 86, went to join his wife for eternity on November 10, 2020.  He was born on April 16, 1934 in Coshocton.  He was the son of Roy Wilmer and Gladys (Kinner) Bridges.  On December 17, 1962, he married Mary Lou Rhinehart whom preceded him in death on December 5, 2019.

Surviving are four children,...

Nov 8, 2020

Howard “Jack” McCloy Sr., 82, of Coshocton passed away Sunday November 8, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Grafton, WV on November 7, 1938 to the late Guy and Lena (Gobel) McCloy.

He is survived by his children Cheryl Hare, Howard (Peggy) McCloy Jr., Jack (Gerri) McCloy, and Tracy (Mike) Freetage; grandchildren Travis, Brent, Anthony,...

Nov 7, 2020

Theodore “Chester” Barrick, 78, of Coshocton, passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Saturday November 7, 2020.

Chester was born in Greensburg, PA on July 7, 1942 to the late Theodore Leroy Barrick and Kathryn (Price) Richard.

He retired as a custodian from Coshocton City Schools/Lincoln Elementary after 30+ years of service.  He also served...